Eskom can’t guarantee uninterrupted power supply amid protest

Eskom says it cannot guarantee an uninterrupted power supply following acts of intimidation at some of its power stations on Monday morning.

Workers have downed tools at some of the parastatal’s power stations.

It reportedly comes after Eskom had told unions during wage negotiations that it was not in a position to offer workers a bonus.

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe told POWER News that a truck transporting coal had been hijacked at the Duvha Power Station in Witbank.

“One of the coal trucks was hijacked and its contents was thrown at the main entrance of the gate essentially prohibiting the movement in and outside of the power station.

“We are not, at this stage, in a position to give guarantees that there will not be load shedding starting from today [Monday].”

#PowerUpdate: Sadly, Eskom has experienced a few incidents of intimidation at some power stations this morning. The public order police have been called in to calm the situation down. The power grid remains stable at the moment. More updates to follow as the day progresses. pic.twitter.com/akN9TNwWU3